Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Lyon (IST - LYS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Lyon and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$178	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon is currently $178
Cheapest one-way flight	$48	Transavia Nonstop 4 hr Mon, Jul 20	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Lyon is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway	$229	Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Lyon is currently $229
Cheapest business class flights	$562	Lufthansa 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon is currently $562

Fastest flight	3 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Lyon takes 3 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Lyon is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–275
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–415

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Lyon

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $325

Typical price: $265–640

14 weekly nonstop flights

IST - LYS Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $180

Typical price: $195–475

7 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - LYS Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $185–470

3 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - LYS Every Thu, Sat, Sun
Lufthansa

from $247

Typical price: $260–580

48 weekly connecting flights

IST - LYS Every day
Air France

from $281

Typical price: $305–690

29 weekly connecting flights

IST - LYS Every day
Air Algerie

from $746

Typical price: $570–880

26 weekly connecting flights

IST - LYS Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Lyon

Lyon Airport (LYS)

Lyon France 32 min 12 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 1 hr 54 min 69 mi
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Marseille France 3 hr 1 min 162 mi
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL)

Montpellier France 3 hr 7 min 156 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Lyon

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lyon are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $145 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Transavia from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $325, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 13.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $179, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $247, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $281, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Air Algerie flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $746, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon starts at $178 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Mon, Jul 20.

3 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Lyon.

Peak periods include the spring (Apr–May) and fall (Oct–Dec). During the renowned Fête des Lumières (early Dec), the city is illuminated with candles and colorful sound-and-light shows. Other key events include the Nuits de Fourvière (Jun–Jul), featuring open-air performances in the Fourvière district’s Roman amphitheater, and Biennale d’Art Contemporain (Sep–Dec, odd-numbered years).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Lyon.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Lyon really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Lyon.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 48 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Lyon are:

Pegasus offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
AJet offers 3 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
Air France offers 29 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
Air Algerie offers 26 connecting flights per week. Air Algerie flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Lyon.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $178. The cheapest one-way flight was with Transavia from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $325, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 13.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $179, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $247, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 24.
The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $281, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Air Algerie flight from Istanbul to Lyon is $746, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 14.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Lyon.

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Lyon at price $229 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Lyon.

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Lyon start at $178 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Lyon, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Lyon start at $562 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Lyon start at $178 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Lyon, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Lyon starts at $229 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Lyon at price $229 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Lyon, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.